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Corpus Christi’s delayed water response bubbles up to Texas governor’s race

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By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune June 11, 2026 Corpus Christi’s impending water crisis — and delayed action by city leaders — has become an issue in the race for Texas governor, with Gov. Greg Abbott threatening a state takeover of the city and his Democratic opponent, Gina Hinojosa, criticizing his “strong-arm” approach. Frustration grew…

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DPS Recognizes Service and Bravery at June PSC Meeting

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AUSTIN – Members of the Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman F. Martin, recognized acts of service and bravery at the June PSC meeting today at DPS Headquarters in Austin. PSC Commissioners and Colonel Martin presented two Javier Arana Jr. Top Trooper Awards, two Adolph Thomas Distinguished Service…

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NRCS in Texas Announces State Technical Committee Meeting

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(Temple, Texas, June 11, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is hosting a State Technical Committee meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Grassland Soil and Water Research Laboratory, 808 E. Blackland Road, Temple, Texas. State…

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Rural Texas Hospitals Draw Line in the Sand: TORCH CIN Terminates UnitedHealthcare Contract “We can’t keep absorbing losses while our communities go without care” 

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[Round Rock, TX] — June 9, 2026 — TORCH CIN LLC, a physician-hospital organization representing 45  rural and community hospitals across Texas, today announced it has formally notified  UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of its intent to terminate all participation agreements —  including its Provider Organization Participation Agreement (POPA) and Accountable Care Organization  (ACO) Agreement — citing…

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Opinion: Texans Want Change, Demand Hospital Price Transparency.

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By West Cuthbert, American Resolve Director   It’s rare to see overwhelming bipartisan consensus on just about anything these days, but that’s why these new poll numbers should catch the attention of Texas lawmakers. According to a new poll, 93 percent of Texas voters are demanding hospital price transparency.   A recent survey of 600 likely Texas…

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More than a college: NTCC supports one in every 33 local jobs

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June 10, 2026 When most people think about Northeast Texas Community College, they think about students earning degrees and job skills. But a recent economic impact study shows NTCC also plays a big role in the local economy. According to the study, NTCC generated $46.2 million in economic activity during the 2023-24 fiscal year and…

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Texas Gas Prices Drop, But Summer Uncertainty Remains

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Texas Gas Prices Drop, But Summer Uncertainty Remains The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.58 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 14 cents less when compared to this day last week and is 83 cents more per gallon compared to this day last…

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Potter honored with Beeson Teaching Award

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Meghan Potter, KC Theatre instructor and recipient of the 2026 Hamilton F. and Kathryn G. Beeson Teaching Award, displays instructional materials and equipment purchased for the KC Theatre program using funds provided through the award. Photo by Annabelle Phillips/KC Meghan Potter, technical theatre instructor, was honored with Kilgore College’s Hamilton F. and Kathryn G. Beeson…

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